Actalent
Technical Writer And Editor
Actalent, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Job Title: Technical Writer and Editor
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to review and enhance technical engineering documentation. The ideal candidate will produce high-quality technical and scientific illustrations, ensuring documents adhere to style guides and customer requirements. This role involves creating documentation for both internal and external publication, writing technical articles, integrating various media, and coordinating production. Responsibilities also include proofreading and editing to meet DoD standards, assisting content providers, and overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials.
Responsibilities Review content of technical engineering documentation for quality. Produce technical engineering and scientific illustrations for presentations and publications. Ensure documents follow the style guide or customer guidance. Create documents for internal and external publication with input from team members, stakeholders, and research sources. Write various technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals. Integrate graphics, text, and other media to create presentations and publications. Coordinate production of technical documents. Proofread and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other materials to conform to DoD spelling, grammar, and style standards. Assist content providers in identifying the appropriate medium and format for presentations and publications. Ensure content is of high quality and conforms to standards. Oversee preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. Conduct quality reviews of materials. Produce, proofread, edit, and format technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals. Edit and format information for various media channels, including printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points. Gather information, interview subject matter experts, and conduct research to convey technical material concisely and effectively.
Essential Skills
Experience with engineering and technical documentation. Proficiency in creating illustrative materials. BA/BS in English, Communications, Journalism, Computer Science, Web Design, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior editing experience with DoD or government agencies preferred. Work Environment
This position is based at Kirtland AFB. The work environment is supportive, with a stable company known for its good reputation. The role offers full PTO and benefits, supporting a well-known contract in NM.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer and Editor to review and enhance technical engineering documentation. The ideal candidate will produce high-quality technical and scientific illustrations, ensuring documents adhere to style guides and customer requirements. This role involves creating documentation for both internal and external publication, writing technical articles, integrating various media, and coordinating production. Responsibilities also include proofreading and editing to meet DoD standards, assisting content providers, and overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials.
Responsibilities Review content of technical engineering documentation for quality. Produce technical engineering and scientific illustrations for presentations and publications. Ensure documents follow the style guide or customer guidance. Create documents for internal and external publication with input from team members, stakeholders, and research sources. Write various technical articles, reports, brochures, and manuals. Integrate graphics, text, and other media to create presentations and publications. Coordinate production of technical documents. Proofread and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, presentations, and other materials to conform to DoD spelling, grammar, and style standards. Assist content providers in identifying the appropriate medium and format for presentations and publications. Ensure content is of high quality and conforms to standards. Oversee preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. Conduct quality reviews of materials. Produce, proofread, edit, and format technical documentation, including design specifications, manuals, online help, procedures, plans, and proposals. Edit and format information for various media channels, including printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points. Gather information, interview subject matter experts, and conduct research to convey technical material concisely and effectively.
Essential Skills
Experience with engineering and technical documentation. Proficiency in creating illustrative materials. BA/BS in English, Communications, Journalism, Computer Science, Web Design, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of relevant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Prior editing experience with DoD or government agencies preferred. Work Environment
This position is based at Kirtland AFB. The work environment is supportive, with a stable company known for its good reputation. The role offers full PTO and benefits, supporting a well-known contract in NM.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.